Midwest U.S.-Japan 54th Conference
“Building an Ecosystem for Innovation, Growth & Sustainability”
| Saturday, September 7th |
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| Japanese Secretariat Mary Frances Merrill, Room, 5fl) U.S. Secretariat (Ema Spencer Room, 5fl) |
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| Sunday, September 8th | ||
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| 9:00a – 5:00p | U.S. Registration (Ema Spencer Room, 5fl) | |
| 9:15a – 10:15a | MWJA Board Meeting (Amy Kimpton Room, 4fl) | |
| Afternoon Programs: | ||
| 11:00a – 1:30p | Welcome to Ohio lunch – (Kojo Kamau BC, 4fl) | |
| 12:00p – 5:00p | On-Stage Rehearsals (Aminah Ballroom, 5fl) *Columbus Sightseeing Walking Tour (info avail at check-in) *1:00p Durham Bull vs Columbus Clippers (tickets avail) *1-on-1 Business Meetings (at Hilton) *Exhibitor Booths set-up outside of Grand Ballroom (5fl) |
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| Late Afternoon/Evening Programs: (all at Hilton) | ||
| 5:30p–5:45p | Conference Co-Chairs Meet (Gina Knee Room, 4fl) | |
| 5:45p -6:30p | Joint Executive Meeting: “ (Co-Chairs, US+Japanese Governors) |
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| 6:00-8:00p | Welcome Reception (Fyr Restaurant, 1st fl) | |
| Monday, September 9th | ||
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| 7:30-8:50a | Continental Breakfast – Kojo Ballroom (4fl) Conference Plenary Sessions – Grand Ballroom (5fl) |
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| 9:00a-9:15a | Opening Ceremony begins with National Anthems. |
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| 9:15a-10:40a | Welcome Remarks: *Gordon Dobie, Chair, Midwest U.S.-Japan Association *Takeo Inokuchi, Chair, Japan-Midwest-U.S. Association *Hon. Yusuke Shindo, Consul General of Japan in Detroit *Governor Mike DeWine, State of Ohio (Host) *Governor Taizo Mikazuki, Shiga Prefecture *Governor Tony Evers, State of Wisconsin *Governor Motohiro Ono, Saitama Prefecture *Governor Eric Holcomb, State of Indiana *Governor Ichita Yamamoto, Gunma Prefecture |
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| 10:00a – 2:00p | Spouse Tour | |
| 10:40-11:00a | Coffee Break - Foyer | |
| 11:00-11:45a | Keynote Remarks: *H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. *Robert Koepcke, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Korea and Mongolia in the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP ) |
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| 12:00p-1:20p | Luncheon Program (Kojo Ballroom, 4fl) *Lydia Mihalik, Director of Ohio Dept. of Development (MC) *Jennifer Thomas, SVP of Corporate Affairs, Honda of America *Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, CEO, Canon Healthcare (Return to Grand Ballroom – Session I & Session II – only Track IV) |
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| 1:30 – 2:30p | BREAKOUT SESSION I: Track I: "Sustainable Mobility – EV, Hydrogen & SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel)” (Kojo Ballroom, 4fl) *Mr. Christopher Brooks, Honda of America *Shane Thompson, Strategy & Bus. Development, Cirba Solutions *Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of the Board, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. *Chikako Miyata, Executive Vice President, Group CSO, Chief Sustainability Officer, ANA Holdings Inc. *Moderator: Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman and CEO, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Track II: “Life Science – Global Innovations for a Healthier Future” (Aminah Grand Ballroom, 5fl) *Dr. Makiko Iwafuchi, Cincinnati Children’s *Christina Perry, Chief Financial Officer, Forge Biologics *Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, Canon Healthcare *Kuniko Nishikawa, President & CEO, First Star Healthcare Co., Ltd. *Moderator: Eddie Pauline, Ohio Life Sciences |
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| 3:15 – 4:15p | BREAKOUT SESSION II: (3 Site visits & a Hotel session) Track I: “Sustainable Mobility – EV, Hydrogen & SAF - OSU Track II: “Tech” - Intel (Driving Tour) Track III: “Life Sciences-Global Innovations for a Healthier Future” American Regent Track IV: Construction & Site Selection–Hilton Columbus Downtown (Aminah Ballroom, pre-function space) (5fl) *Chris Knezevic, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP *Brady Phillips, Kokosing Industrial *Greg Fox, VP, Lean Construction, Miller Valentine *Moderator: Brandon Talbert, Managing Director, Austin Consulting |
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| 4:45-6:00p | “Japanese Whiskey Tasting” at Hilton, “Gina Knee (4fl) | |
| 6:00 – 7:00p | Monday Gala Dinner at the State Capitol (incl brief remarks) Cocktail Reception in Rotunda |
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| 7:00 – 9:00p | Dinner (Music Performance to follow dinner) " *Ohio Party following Gala Dinner at “Spark Lounge” – Lobby " |
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| Tuesday, September 10th | ||
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| 7:30-8:50a | Continental Breakfast – Kojo Ballroom (4fl | |
| 9:00 – 10:35a | (Plenary Session) Grand Ballroom (5fl) (Keynote Remarks) Keynote Presentation: “Intel in Ohio” Jim Evers, Vice President & Ohio General Manager, Intel SESSION III: “Creating, Attracting & Retaining the Talent of Tomorrow” *Dr. Rebecca Butler, Columbus State Community College *Jenn Campbell, Manager, Human Resources, Yaskawa America, Inc. *Dr. Frederic Bertley, President & CEO, Center of Science and Industry (COSI) *Takajiro Ishikawa, Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. *Seiji Sato, Director and Senior Managing Officer, Daifuku Co., Ltd./ President & CEO, Daifuku North America, Inc. *Moderator: Kristi Clouse, Sr. Managing Director, Talent, JobsOhio |
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| 10:30a-10:45a | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45a-11:40p | (Closing Ceremony) *Hon. Jun Yanagi, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago *Lt. Governor David Toland, State of Kansas *Kenny McDonald, President & CEO, Columbus Partnership *Conference Co-Chairs Closing Remarks + Gift exchange |
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| 11:30-12:30p | Buffet Lunch – Kojo Ballroom (4fl) | |
| POST CONFERENCE EVENTS: | ||
| (Honda Marysville Auto Plant visit) | ||
| 12:30p | Depart Hotel for Plant *Tour Auto Plant and Transportation Research Center |
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| 4:30p | Arrival at Hotel (invitation only) |
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| 4:30-6:30 pm | SAITAMA Prefecture Local Reception Tasting: Hilton Columbus Downtown – Gina Knee Room (free admission, register online by Sept. 3rd) |
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